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Chair: Robert Johnson, Jr.
Professor: Leslie Starobin
Associate Professors: *Jennifer C.
Dowling, Robert Johnson, Jr., Derrick TePaske
Assistant Professors: Robert Alter,
Jason Harrington, Audrey Kali
Instructor: Elizabeth Corea
*Sabbatical: Spring 2006
The Department of Communication Arts has as its purview the study of
media and speech communication within the context of liberal arts at
Framingham State College. The goal of the department is to provide
students with a balanced perspective from which they may explore the
nature of human communication. To that end, the Communication Arts
Department offers a wide variety of courses in the areas of media and
speech. These studies are designed to promote both a mastery of
communication theory and a facility in the execution and performance of
that theory.
Department requirements for matriculated students wishing to declare the
Communication Arts major are: a cumulative QPA of 2.70 or above; at
least two semesters at the college for non-transfer students; no more
than 18 course credits earned. Transfer students and students whose QPA
falls between 2.50 and 2.69 should meet with the department chair to
discuss additional requirements. Applications are available in the
department office and must be submitted no later than two weeks after
the start of fall or spring classes.
COMMUNICATION ARTS MAJOR
The General Education Requirement
All students must satisfy the general education requirement consisting
of twelve (12) courses. See page 58 in this catalog.
Course Prerequisites
Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior
completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or
appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course
descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.
Core Requirements (4 courses)
71.115 Introduction to Speech Communication
71.110 Introduction to Visual Communication
71.250 Media/Society/Self
71.450 Seminar in Communication Arts
Note: Students who have taken
71.105 Foundations of Communication and 71.107 Effective Speaking have
fulfilled the requirement of 71.115 Introduction to Speech
Communication.
Majors must select a concentration with the approval of their advisor.
Any change in the student’s concentration must be approved by the
department chair.
COMMUNICATION ARTS CONCENTRATIONS
Communication Studies (CMG)
Communication Studies (Choose 2):
71.220 Principles of Mass Communication
71.245 Cultural Aspects of Media Representation
71.305 Broadcast Studies
71.308 Media Criticism
Acting, Directing, and Speech Communication (Choose 2):
71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature
71.205 Small Group Communication
71.212 Drama Workshop
71.260 Voice and Articulation
71.314 Actor’s Resources
71.322 Persuasion and Social Influence
Visual Studies (Choose 2):
11.160 Introduction to the World of Art
11.200 Art and Social Values
11.273 20th Century Art
21.207 Language of Film
71.210 History of Photography
71.280 Introduction to Film Production
Visual Production (Choose 2):
11.202 Two-Dimensional Design
71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphics
71.208 Basic Photography
71.262 Studio Production I
71.266 Field Production I
Writing (Choose 2):
21.225 Introduction to Journalism
21.282 Creative Writing
21.284 Prose Writing
21.286 Professional Writing or
21.472 Technical Writing
21.333 Critical Writing
71.226 Writing for Visual Media
71.312 Screen and Teleplay Writing
Two (2) additional Communication Arts performance or production Courses.
Acting and Directing (CMA)
71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature
71.212 Drama Workshop
71.260 Voice and Articulation
71.314 Actor’s Resources
71.318 Directing for the Stage
Two (2) of the following:
21.271 Development of the Drama
21.313 English Drama from the Middle Ages to the
Eighteenth Century
21.220 Shakespeare
21.317 Studies in Shakespeare
21.342 Modern Drama
One (1) of the following:
21.205 Film History and Criticism
21.206 Film and Literature
21.207 The Language of Film
21.208 Film Genres
Two (2) additional electives to be chosen from the above list or other
electives approved by the advisor.
Corporate Communication (CMC)
71.205 Small Group Communication
or
71.322 Persuasion and Social
Influence
71.495 Internship in Communication Arts
Three (3) production and/or performance courses approved by the advisor.
Two (2) of the following:
12.120 Introduction to Financial Accounting
12.215 Legal Environment of Business
12.271 Marketing Principles
12.272 Management Principles
Two (2) of the following:
21.286 Professional Writing
21.335 Feature Writing
21.471 Business Writing
21.472 Technical Writing
One (1) of the following:
42.224 Social Psychology
42.258 Human Relations
42.277 Psychology of Work Behavior
52.340 Sociology of Work - Occupations and
Professions
52.342 Sociology of Organizations
Speech Communication (CMs)
71.213 Advanced Public Speaking
71.370 The Rhetorical Tradition
Choose one (1):
71.207 Interpersonal Dialogue
71.205 Small Group Communication
Choose one (1):
71.328 Argumentation and Advocacy
71.322 Persuasion and Social Influence
Choose one (1):
71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature
71.260 Voice and Articulation
Choose one (1):
71.210 History of Photography
11.160 Introduction to the World of Art
11.272 History of Art II
11.273 Twentieth Century Art
11.282 American Art
Choose one (1):
71.220 Principles of Mass Communication
71.245 Cultural Aspects of Media Representation
71.305 Broadcast Studies
71.308 Media Criticism
Choose two (2)
71.226 Writing for Visual Media
21.225 Introduction to Journalism
21.282 Creative Writing
21.284 Prose Writing
21.286 Professional Writing
Two (2) politics courses chosen with the approval of the advisor:
62.110 Introduction to American Politics
62.120 Introduction to World Politics
62.211 Political Theory: Justice, Law and Order
62.212 Political Theory: Age of Ideology
62.223 Bureaucratic Politics and Power
62.315 Judicial Politics and Policy
Visual Media Production (CME)
71.208 Basic Photography
71.226 Writing for Visual Media
71.262 Studio Production I
71.266 Field Production I
71.280 Introduction to Film Production
71.312 Screen & Teleplay Writing
71.362 Studio Production II
71.366 Field Production II
71.495 Internship in Communication Arts
Two (2) film studies courses
Two (2) of the following:
71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design
21.225 Introduction to Journalism
71.212 Drama Workshop
71.220 Principles of Mass Communication
Visual Communications (CMV)
71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design
71.208 Basic Photography
71.210 History of Photography
71.225 Multimedia Design
71.315 Color Slide Imagery
71.405 Senior Portfolio in Visual Communications
11.110 Introduction to Drawing or 11.211 Drawing
I
11.202 Two-Dimensional Design
11.273 Twentieth Century Art
11.361 Graphic Design I
11.404 Graphic Design II
One (1) art history or film course chosen with the approval of the
advisor.
One (1) advanced studio/production elective or 71.495 Internship in
Communication Arts with the approval of the advisor.
One (1) of the following:
11.301 Color Theory
71.316 Advanced Multimedia Design
71.330 Advanced Photography
PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE COURSES
The following are production and performance courses, as specified in
several of the above communication arts concentrations:
Production courses
71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphics Design
71.208 Basic Photography
71.225 Multimedia Design
71.226 Writing for Visual Media
71.262 Studio Production I
71.266 Field Production I
71.280 Introduction to Film Production
71.312 Screen and Teleplay Writing
71.315 Color Slide Imagery
71.316 Advanced MultiMedia Design
71.330 Advanced Photography
71.362 Studio Production II
71.366 Field Production II
Performance courses
71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature
71.212 Drama Workshop
71.260 Voice and Articulation
71.314 The Actor’s Resources
MINOR IN COMMUNICATION ARTS (5 courses)
Students who minor in communication arts must take 71.115 Introduction
to Speech Communication and four (4) other courses in the Communication
Arts curriculum, or 71.105 Foundations of Communication and 71.107
Effective Speaking and three (3) other courses in the Communication Arts
curriculum, with the advice of a member of the Communication Arts
Department.
MINOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (see page
53 of this catalog)
Communication Arts Courses Appropriate for
General Education (Gen. Ed.)
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Courses
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Goal |
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71.107
Effective Speaking
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5 |
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71.201 Oral
Interpretation of Literature |
5 |
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71.208
Basic Photography
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5 |
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71.210
History of Photography
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5 |
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71.212
Drama Workshop
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5 |
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71.245 Cultural Aspects of Media
Representation |
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
71.105 Foundations of Communication
An introduction to the theories of communication as they apply to speech
and media. This course explores various communication models and their
applications to communication interactions. Intended and interpreted
meanings in speech and media are studied from different perspectives,
including semiotics, aesthetics, ethics, and persuasion.
71.107 Effective Speaking (Gen. Ed. Goal 5)
An application of principles of speech and language in oral
communication. Students practice different types of speech-communication
situations and analyze their speaking and language skills. The course
incorporates written critiques and may include video-taping of oral
presentations and panel discussions. This course is required of English
majors minoring in Secondary Education. Note: Credit will not be given
for both 71.107 Effective Speaking and 71.111 Speech and Language
Communication (offered prior to Fall 1992).
71.110 Introduction to Visual Communication
An introduction to ways visual media are used as communication tools in
contemporary society. Students are introduced to design fundamentals,
graphic illustrations, photography, typography, political cartoons,
advertisements, and multimedia both in print and on screen. Daily
newspapers, weekly magazines, museum collections, and the Internet are
used as the primary text.
71.115 Introduction to Speech Communication
An introduction to the theories and practice of human communication in
interpersonal, small group, and public communication situations.
Students apply principles of communication to the content and delivery
of messages in a variety of speaking and listening situations. Note:
Students may not receive credit for both 71.115 Introduction to Speech
Communication and either 71.105 Foundations of Communication or 71.107
Effective Speaking.
71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design
An introduction to the computer as a tool for creating graphic design.
This class focuses on developing students’ computer skills, including
basic design issues. Computer terminology is covered in detail;
afterwards students are introduced to a variety of software programs
currently used by professionals in the graphic design and advertising
industry.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature (Gen. Ed. Goal 5)
A
study of literature as a speech art emphasizing the reader’s response to
the meaning of the spoken word within different literary works, practice
in and evaluation of reading aloud, storytelling, and choral speaking.
Selections from prose, fiction, and drama are studied.
71.205 Small Group Communication
An exploration of the theories, concepts and skills that improve speech
communication in group contexts. Leadership and group skills are
developed through practical application (group work) aimed at
accomplishing shared tasks and facilitating positive interaction.
Students study the principles of group dynamics, decision-making,
problem solving, interpersonal conflict, consensus, leadership and team
building. The course incorporates elements of conflict management and
also emphasizes issues relevant to membership diversity. Students have
the opportunity to evaluate group members’ interactions critically and
constructively.
Prerequisite: 71.115 Introduction to Speech Communication or 71.105
Foundations of Communication or 71.107 Effective Speaking, or permission
of the instructor.
71.207 Interpersonal Dialogue
A
course that fosters a broad level of awareness in regard to
interpersonal communication. While it does not offer a formula for
interpersonal success, it invites the student to ask questions about the
primary issue of the “other” and how the “other” necessarily affects the
“self.” In so doing, the course centers on issues such as
self-awareness, self-disclosure, nonverbal communication, listening,
authenticity, power, and conflict. Students become aware of the speech
communication processes that both disintegrate and nurture the dyadic
human relationship.
Prerequisite: 71.115 Introduction to Speech Communication or 71.105
Foundations of Communication, or permission of instructor.
71.208 Basic Photography (Gen. Ed. Goal 5)
The exploration of the discipline as an aesthetic medium, a documentary
mode of communication, and a vehicle for personal expression. Students
are expected to achieve basic technical competence in the practice of
black and white photography, while also increasing their aesthetic
expertise. At the end of the semester each student submits a portfolio
of photographs. Students are also introduced to historical traditions of
the medium through slide lectures, films, and gallery/museum visits.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communications or 71.115
Introduction to Speech Communication or permission of the instructor.
71.210 History of Photography (Gen. Ed Goal 5)
A
course which traces the development of the medium from its inception in
1839 to the present. The growth of photography is related to the other
major visual arts and communication movements of the nineteenth and
twentieth century. Form, content, philosophy, and technique are
discussed and analyzed in slide lectures and reading assignments. Each
student completes a major independent research project on a particular
photographer, group of photographers, or style of work.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communications or 71.115
Introduction to Speech Communication or permission of the instructor.
71.212 Drama Workshop (Gen. Ed. Goal 5)
A
study of playmaking and production. Special attention is given to spoken
drama and translation of the play into performance. This course provides
students with the criteria for the selection of a play to be performed.
Each student participates in acting, directing, and production-related
experiences. There may be opportunity for trips to theaters and for
private and/or public presentations.
71.213 Advanced Public Speaking
An application of the principles of speech and language in the delivery
of speeches to larger audiences. The class emphasizes organizational
techniques, language adaptation, audience analysis and clarity of
expression. Students learn the distinctions between preparation and
practice of the four major categories of public discourse: informative,
deliberative, forensic and epideictic. Oratory skill, confidence, and
fluency in speech are primary focal points of this course.
Prerequisite: 71.115 Introduction to Speech Communication or 71.107
Effective Speaking, or permission of instructor.
71.218 Sound Design for Visual Media
An exploration of the relationship between sound and image, with an
emphasis on both the theoretical and practical approaches to creating
sound design. Working in relation to an overview of the history of sound
recording and arranging, the course examines the aesthetic and technical
issues of incorporating the elements of sound design into all phases of
moving image production. Students listen to, think about, and discuss a
variety of sound recordings, films, television and radio programs. These
approaches are reinforced in a series of exercises in which students
record, edit, and mix sound for moving images.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communications or 71.115
Introduction to Speech Communication or permission of the instructor.
71.220 Principles of Mass Communication
A
study of the various infrastructures of mass media systems from national
and global perspectives. Current trends and philosophies are discussed
from the perspectives of history, culture, and social responsibility.
Each student researches and discusses major problems and issues in mass
communication.
71.225 Multimedia Design
The study and use of a variety of software programs in the creation of
animation and multimedia. Projects include traditional and digital
animation and the development of interactive multimedia on the computer.
Students develop skills with manipulating still and moving images,
flowcharting, storyboarding, and scripting. Note: Credit will not be
given for both this course and 71.225 Digital Design.
Prerequisite: 71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design, or 11.404
Graphic Design II, or permission of the instructor.
71.226 Writing for Visual Media
A
study and practice of writing for all forms of digital and electronic
mass communication. Students study various approaches to, and formats
and techniques for, writing for the Internet, broadcast news, public and
media relations, commercials, comedy, and drama. Using theoretical
models and case studies, students develop unique and creative solutions
for a variety of “real-world” writing and communication problems.
Prerequisites: 71.105 Foundations of Communication or permission of
instructor, and 21.110 Expository Writing.
71.245 Cultural Aspects of Media Representation (Gen. Ed. Goal 12)
An investigation of media-constructed images of race, ethnicity, gender,
and sexual orientation in the United States. After an initial background
study of constitutional guarantees of free speech, students articulate
responses to a variety of contemporary issues relating to the role and
responsibility of media in representing society’s diverse voices and in
shaping an American cultural identity. Credit will not be given for this
course and 71.133 Media and Multiculturalism.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication.
71.250 Media/Society/Self
A
study of the impact of popular culture upon contemporary society.
Students examine the historical interplay of influences between the mass
media and society. The effects of the mass media are critically
evaluated within the context of media arts, advertising, politics,
public relations, and news.
Prerequisite: 71.115 Introduction to Speech Communication or 71.105
Foundations of Communication, or permission of instructor.
71.255 Special Topics in Communication Arts
An in-depth examination of a current communication issue with particular
emphasis on the contributions of recent research. Each student completes
an assigned research project. Topic and instructor are announced each
year.
Prerequisite: 71.250 Media/Society/Self and permission of the chair.
71.260 Voice and Articulation
A
study of vocal sound including the clarity and accuracy of articulation
in the normal speaking voice. Students perform exercises to improve
breath control, projection, and the variables of volume, pitch, quality,
and pacing. Phonetic transcription and aspects of dialect and accent are
explored.
71.262 Studio Production I
An introduction to the basic theoretical and experimental components of
visual media production using video and audio technology in a studio
setting. Through creative exercises and in-depth critiques, students
develop fundamental skills in pre-production, production, and
post-production studio recording. The aesthetics, methodology, and
operational techniques of video and audio production are examined
through lectures, demonstrations, field trips, and critical study.
Prerequisite: 71.226 Writing for Visual Media or permission of
instructor.
71.266 Field Production I
An introduction to the basic theoretical and experimental components of
digital video pre-production, production, and post-production using
images and sounds gathered in the field. Through creative exercises and
in-depth critiques, students develop fundamental skills in planning,
scripting, directing, shooting, and editing digital video productions
for a variety of audiences. Emphasis is on acquiring a balanced
understanding of aesthetics and critical thinking skills, alongside
operational techniques and discipline. Guest lecturers, demonstrations,
and field trips supplement the critical study of the area of the
discipline.
Prerequisite: 71.226 Writing for Visual Media or permission of
instructor.
71.270 Advertising Techniques
An examination of the fundamental concepts and techniques of the
advertising industry. Emphasis is placed on the study of the history,
aesthetics, and practice of advertising, as well as its social aspects.
Students create and develop their own advertising presentations.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication or 71.115 Introduction
to Speech Communication, or permission of the instructor.
71.275 Public Relations
A
survey of the function and practice of public relations. The course
considers the history, concepts, research methods, and production
processes of the industry. Specific examples and cases are studied in
detail, and students create and develop their own public relations
presentations. Credit will not be given for both this course and 71.241
Public Relations.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication or 71.115 Introduction
to Speech Communication, or permission of the instructor.
71.280 Introduction to Film Production
A
study of the techniques used in visualizing thought and emotion in the
medium of film using the “film short” approach. Students write scripts,
direct actors, and learn lighting, set design, and location directing,
using Black & White 16mm film cameras and portable equipment. Students
are introduced to a wide variety of different visual styles and creative
approaches while developing confidence and competence in the execution
of each phase of production. Students edit their projects on videotape,
using the Department’s non-linear editing systems. Class critiques of
student work, screenings, and optional field trips provide students with
a comprehensive and practical understanding of the conventions of motion
picture production. Students should expect to pay approximately $150 for
film stock and lab costs (including shipping).
Prerequisite: 71.262 Writing for Visual Media.
71.305 Broadcast Studies
A
study of the history and social impact of the broadcast media. Emphasis
is on federal regulations, management issues, and structural design.
Each student completes an assigned research project.
Prerequisite: 71.250 Media/Society/Self.
71.308 Media Criticism: Principles and
Practice
An advanced course which explores in social, ethical, and aesthetic
terms what it means to take a critical stance toward a variety of media
texts. While a number of critical perspectives and schools of thought
are examined and compared, the course’s ultimate objective is the
development and articulation of each student’s personal standards
concerning quality and value. Careful reading, watching, and writing is
required, along with active classroom participation.
Prerequisite: 71.250 Media/Society/Self or permission of instructor.
71.312 Screen and Teleplay Writing
An advanced course that examines the craft and the business of screen
and teleplay writing. The course explores both the theoretical and the
practical perspectives involved in creating, developing, and marketing
scripts based on original ideas or those adapted from existing stories.
Students study classic as well as modern approaches to the process of
writing for film and long-form television. Guest lecturers, screenings,
group discussions and critiques, along with selected readings supplement
the learning process as students progress toward completion of a
semester-long writing project.
Prerequisite: 71.226 Writing for Visual Media or permission of
instructor.
71.314 The Actor’s Resources
An exploration of the physical and emotional resources that must be
developed by the actor for any medium or style of dramatic expression.
Workshops focus on exercises to develop the student’s range of physical
and vocal expression, creative imagination, and ability to respond to
and communicate emotions freely. Readings from the work of outstanding
modern actors and directors, together with class discussions, provide an
intellectual and theoretical framework.
Prerequisite: 71.212 Drama Workshop or permission of the instructor.
71.315 Color Slide Imagery
A
course in the creation and production of photographic images using color
slide film. The focus of this course is on the control of color design,
technical parameters, personal vision, documentary requirements, and
special effects as applied to color slide film. Each student acquires
the ability to select and to critique work based upon a developed
aesthetic of color slide imagery through photography.
Prerequisite: 71.208 Basic Photography and permission of the instructor.
71.316 Advanced Multimedia Design
An advanced study of interactive digital media. Students evaluate
contemporary trends and production techniques while creating
professional projects on the computer. Students build skills using the
latest technologies and develop stronger aesthetic sensibilities.
Discussion and production of multimedia structural elements,
user-interfaces, scripting, 2-D animation, and digital audio and video
are an integral part of the course. Note: Credit will not be given for
both this course and 71.316 Interactive Digital Media
Prerequisite: 71.225 Multimedia Design.
71.318 Directing for the Stage
An exploration of the principles and practices of stage direction. Focus
is placed on the evolution of the modern stage director and on current
theories of stage direction. Play scripts are analyzed to identify
theme, spine, and style. Classroom exercises provide opportunities to
apply theories of staging to selected scenes from drama.
Prerequisite: 71.212 Drama Workshop or permission of the instructor.
71.322 Persuasion and Social Influence
An advanced study of how people influence each other through speech and
symbolic gestures. Students evaluate the strategies used to change
others’ beliefs, attitudes, values and actions. The course prepares
students to set persuasive goals for a variety of situations and
audiences, generate motivational and logical appeals, and evaluate
persuasive messages in the broader culture. Themes include democratic
persuasion, the challenge of diversity, and social hierarchy.
Controversial topics are selected to reflect persuasive discourses in a
pluralistic society. Other issues investigated include methods through
which one resists another’s attempts to persuade, the distinctions
between choice and coercion, and the ways verbal aggression may
facilitate or disable persuasion. Fear appeals, propaganda, and
compliance-gaining techniques are other areas critically assessed.
Prerequisite: 71.115 Introduction to Speech Communication, or both
71.105 Foundations of Communication and 71.107 Effective Speaking, or
permission of the instructor.
71.328 Argumentation and Advocacy
An introduction to the nature of argument and critical thinking
introduction to the nature of argument and critical thinking, including
methods of analysis, research, critical evaluation of reasoning and
evidence, refutation, debate and advocacy. Students learn how to think
about their positions critically, plan their communicative strategies
effectively and argue their cases forcefully. The course surveys the
study of reasoning, evidence, case construction and effective
presentation in bringing about belief and conviction. These concepts are
explored in detail, often by applying them to various elements of the
public sphere and considering various social and political questions.
Prerequisite: 71.115 Introduction to Speech Communication, or 71.105
Foundations of Communication and 71.107 Effective Speaking, or
permission of instructor.
71.330 Advanced Photography
A
study of the philosophies of past and contemporary photographs as points
of reference. Emphasis is on the development of students’ personal
styles and on the refinement of their technical abilities. Studio
lighting and large camera formats are introduced, as well as other
advanced photographic techniques. A portfolio of photographs
demonstrating growth and creative and technical competence are required
at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite: 71.208 Basic Photography or permission of the instructor.
71.335 Advanced Audio Production
An examination of advanced theories and applications of sound with
emphasis on the utilization of digital production methodologies. The
course surveys a variety of theoretical and conceptual approaches to the
complex interrelationships of sound, as well as its manipulation in
digital media. Students complete a series of successive exercises as
well as a semester-long comprehensive project.
71.338 Advanced Visual Communications
A
comprehensive survey in which students examine the relationships of
visual communications to the fine arts and mass communication. Through a
series of thematic projects, students explore in depth how twentieth
century artists, graphic designers, photographers, and filmmakers
appropriate classical motifs and famous images from the past to visually
communicate and comment upon current issues and controversies.
Prerequisite: 71.110 Introduction to Visual Communication, or any course
in the history of art, film or photography at the 200-level or above.
71.362 Studio Production II
A
course in which students develop advanced skills and explore the
techniques, methods, and aesthetics of producing, directing, and writing
for mass audiences using video and audio production technology in a
studio setting. Students are introduced to the process of developing and
executing weekly programming for distribution over campus or community
cable access. Issues involving fairness, ethics, Federal Communications
Commission regulations and community standards are studied and
incorporated into course projects.
Prerequisite: 71.262 Studio Production I or permission of instructor.
71.366 Field Production II
An advanced course that explores the numerous facets of writing,
directing, and producing non-fiction or fiction videos. Students
conceive an original idea and examine their objectives, conceptual
development, and available resources. Working in teams, they demonstrate
competence in organizing and carrying through the creative and technical
process of non-fiction or fiction video production. Guest lecturers,
demonstrations, and field trips supplement the study of this area of the
discipline.
Prerequisite: 71.266 Field Production I or permission of instructor.
71.370 The Rhetorical Tradition
An advanced study of the art of speech communication from the oratory of
ancient Greece and Rome to the discursive studies of postmodern culture.
Emphasis is placed on the ways in which beliefs about language
correspond to a culture’s prevailing ideology. Students begin their
study with the teachings of the Greek Sophists in ancient Athens and the
works on rhetoric written by Plato, Aristotle and Isocrates. After
surveying the rhetorical theories of Roman orators such as Cicero and
Quintillian, students explore the trends of rhetorical discourse through
the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment. In the latter
section of the course, attention is directed to contemporary authors
such as I.A. Richards, Chaim Perelman, Wayne Booth, Stephen Toulmin,
Kenneth Burke, Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida. By the end of the
course students have a more sophisticated sense of the significance of
rhetoric in addressing the relationship between speech communication and
culture.
Prerequisite: 71.115 Introduction to Speech Communication or 71.105
Foundations of Communication, or permission of the instructor.
71.405 Senior Portfolio in Visual Communications
A
study of all aspects of portfolio development, including interactive
media, photography, and graphic design. Projects are based on
self-promotion and professional design goals. It is also an opportunity
for students to further develop their conceptual and pragmatic skills in
both visual design and advanced multimedia. Students exhibit a
portfolio in a graphics show.
Prerequisite: For Communication Arts Seniors in the Visual Communication
only; permission of instructor required.
71.450 Seminar in Communication Arts
Designed specifically to allow students to gain further knowledge in
their area of specialization as practiced in business, industry, and
other organizations. Readings raise issues of moral and social
implications of contemporary communication practices. Students complete
a research project within their area of specialization.
Prerequisite: 71.250 Media/Society/Self or permission of instructor.
Open to Majors only.
71.480 Senior Performance Seminar
A
course that focuses on a research or creative project. After students
develop a proposal including bibliography and objectives, they research
historical and contemporary works related to their project. The course
culminates in either a research paper, an exhibition or a performance
piece.
Prerequisite: Senior status and permission of the chair.
71.490 Independent Study in Communication
Arts
An independent study for Communication Arts majors with a 3.0 average in
departmental courses. A written proposal must be submitted to the
faculty member who has agreed to be the supervising instructor. The
student must investigate current research and participate in weekly
conferences. A final written report is reviewed by the entire
department. Majors only.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of the supervising
instructor and the chair.
71.495 Internship in Communication Arts
An internship (minimum 160 hours) in a local business, industry, or
organization. Students are expected to be involved in the organization,
administration, and production requirements pertinent to their area of
specialization. Students may earn two (2) course credits, either in
succession, or simultaneously, by arrangement with instructor and chair.
Note: Credit is not given for both this course and 71.496 Practicum
Cooperative in Communication Arts. Majors only.
Prerequisite: 71.450 Seminar in Communication Arts and permission of the
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